Excursion Day: July 19, 2025
1. Istanbul Boat Tour: Exclusive Only for Conference Guests (Bosphorus and Prince Islands).
2. Istanbul City Trip: Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture.
1) Istanbul Boat Tour Tour Details
Tour Date: July 19, 2025
Tour Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Route: Princes' Islands & Bosphorus Tour (1-hour stops at Heybeliada and Büyükada, followed by a full Bosphorus tour)
Estimated Number of Participants: 150-200 people
Price:
- For 150 participants: €65 + VAT per person
- For 200 participants: €60 + VAT per person
Included Services:
- Boat rental
- Breakfast menu
- Lunch menu
- Hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages
Meals & Refreshments:
- Breakfast on the boat
- Hot and cold beverages
- Lunch service
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2) Istanbul City Trip
Theme: Istanbul's Green Spaces and Coastal Parks: Recreation, Water Resources, and Infrastructure Services
Duration: Full Day (09:00 - 19:00)
Itinerary:
- 09:00 – Departure from YTU Congress Center
- 09:15 - 09:45 – Merkezefendi Cemetery
- 09:50 - 10:15 – Yedikule Gardens (Commercial agriculture in the city)
- 10:30 - 11:15 – Yenikapı City Park
- 11:45 - 13:30 – Emirgan Park (Lunch)
- 14:00 - 14:50 – Sultan Mahmut Dam in Belgrad Forest
- 15:00 - 16:00 – Atatürk Arboretum (Plant Museum)
- 16:30 - 17:00 – Northern Marmara Highway
- 17:30 - 18:00 – Sultangazi Hobby Gardens
- 18:20 - 19:20 – Esenler National Garden Park & Agricultural Plants Area
- 19:30 – Return to YTU Congress Center
Price: €15 per person